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Smooth Ceilings, Rough Problems: Why Some Ceilings Are Failing
If you’re seeing your ceiling blister, flake, or peel, and there’s no sign of a leak, you’re not alone. Some homeowners in Amherst, and Lancaster are facing this issue—and it’s both confusing and frustrating. We’re seeing a specific ceiling failure tied to a hidden problem: previously painted popcorn ceilings that were removed. Here’s what’s really…
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Bathroom Ceiling Repair in Williamsville
Williamsville, NY:— We repair a lot of bathroom ceilings. Usually the damage is moisture related. Hot humid steam + ceilings usually doesn’t end well for the ceiling. In this case moisture wasn’t the primary reason. Instead left over construction debris was and non code compliant drywall was at fault. Moisture resistant drywall costs $5.00 more…
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🛠️ Plaster Ceiling Replacement: Installing a New Ceiling in Williamsville – Part II
Williamsville, NY:— This is Part II of our Emergency Ceiling Replacement Project in Williamsville NY 14221. After removing the dangerously unstable plaster ceilings, we returned to install a new, and safer drywall ceiling. We also repaired some minor wall damage and painted the ceiling and walls we repaired while we were there. Why We Used Furring…
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Emergency Ceiling Replacement in Williamsville – Part I
Williamsville, NY:— We specialize in the repair of both plaster and drywall. Depending on which substrate we are dealing with, will dictate how we approach the situation. Substantial plaster repairs can sometimes scare off other drywall repairmen and painters. While we can repair most ceilings, sometimes they are beyond repair and are actually a danger…
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Popcorn Swirl Ceiling Repair in Elma NY
This one was interesting. Haven’t come across a texture like this before. This texture was created with medium popcorn texture, mixed 50/50 with joint compound, and then swirled. Stacy was better at this than I was. Dust Containment Update 8/15/25: After the repairs were made, we spot primed the patches and then painted the main…
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Small Commercial Drywall Repair – Amherst NY
Getzville, NY:— We don’t normally take on commercial work, but every once in a while, a change of pace is in order. Prior to this project we had only completed two commercial projects, ever. At Carrigan Painting, we’re residential-only. When Local Edge, formerly known as the Talking Phone Book, decided to downsize their Amherst NY…
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Exterior House Painting in Willliamsville NY.
Williamsville, NY:— Back outside again. It is summer after all. 🙂 🌴 Today we started a small exterior painting project in Williamsville NY, we are painting the soffits only. Repainting the body of the home is not in the budget right now. We pressure washed the exterior the day before, as we had another pressure…
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Finishing a New Drywall Ceiling in Tonawanda
This isn’t something we do every day, we specialize in drywall and plaster repairs, not new drywall finishing. But this ceiling project in Tonawanda NY was a nice change of pace. We handled everything from taping and finishing to priming and final paint, bringing it to a clean, uniform finish. The end result was smooth,…
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Plaster Repair & Painting: Our Approach for WNY Homeowners
When a homeowner in West Seneca recently replaced all the plumbing in their home, they faced the inevitable aftermath: damaged walls and ceilings. But unlike many contractors who offer quick fixes with drywall or patch compound, this homeowner wanted something authentic and lasting, real plaster repair. That’s where we came in. Unlike most painters in…
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Exterior House Painting – Kenmore NY
Today we started an exterior house painting in Kenmore NY. We began by pressure washing the exterior surfaces to be painted to remove dirt, and bird droppings, ect. The back of the home is wide vinyl siding which was painted black over 10 years ago. Surprisingly it didnt warp! Typically painting light siding dark, doesn’t…
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